What was the primary goal of political machines in the United States during the 19th century?
Political Machines in American History

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To maintain power
To provide good governance
To eliminate corruption
To support progressive reformers
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who was the leader of Tammany Hall, the political machine in New York City?
William Magear Tweed
Andrew Jackson
Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas Nast
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was one of the services provided by political machines to immigrants and the poor in exchange for votes?
Jobs and housing
Free education
Tax exemptions
Legal representation
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a common method used by political machines to manipulate elections?
Stuffing ballot boxes
Implementing workplace safety laws
Providing free healthcare
Building public parks
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the impact of exposing the corruption of political machines like the Tweed Ring?
It led to progressive reforms targeting city governments
It increased the power of political machines
It resulted in more public-works projects
It improved the reputation of political bosses
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